Current Account

Current Account is one of the most basic and flexible deposit
options for all the business needs. These cheque operated account is primarily
meant for businessmen, firms, companies, public enterprises etc who need
banking facility more frequently. Unlike savings bank account, no limits
are fixed by banks on the number of transactions permitted in the Account.

Most of the banks usually insists for a higher minimum
balance as compared to savings account to be maintained in Current account.
Now Current accounts are available with debit card and online banking
facilities which make the transactions more easier. Certain service
charges are also imposed for operating current account. However these
account cannot be considered as a saving account since the banks are not
allowed to pay any interest to current account balance. Incase of death
of the account holder his legal heirs are paid interest at the rates applicable
to Savings bank deposit from the date of death till the date of settlement

Advantages:

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Overdraft facility is available

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Speedy fund transactions can be done by this account.

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Unlimited depositing and withdrawing facility.

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Nomination facility is available under this current account.

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Third party cheque will be collected by the depositor if they
are endorsed.

How to open?

Opening a Current Account will vary depending up on the bank
type. Current Account can be opened in the name of an individual or in
joint names of the depositors by filling up the appropriate forms. Normally
the applicant has to visit the bank himself for opening a new account.
Most of the procedures are same as opening a saving account. Any of the
address proofs such as Passport, Driving License, Voters ID etc along
with two passport size photos are required for opening an account. PAN
Number and Declaration in Form 60 and 61 as per the Income Tax Act,
1961 is also necessary. An existing account holder or a respectable citizen,
well known to the bank should introduce the applicant at the time of opening
the account. For business accounts, copy of the Business
Registration to be submitted by the account holder. Copy of the Memorandum
of Association and Article of Association duly certified to be submitted
for opening a current account for company or a firm. Opening current account
for a society, constitution together with a list of current office bearers
to be submitted.